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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

258 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 10 of 13

Municipal Council

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 2

The only absentee from last meeting of the above, was Alderman M. A. Donoghoe, from whom an apology was accepted…

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Shire Engineer's Travelling

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 2

Mr. J. Baker at last meeting referred to his travelling allowance. He had a heavier car now and was being paid much below what other Councils…

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Gate Worry at Tantawanglo Council to Give Notice of Removal

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 2

At a previous meeting of Mumbulla Shire Council, Mr. F. J. Sheehan, of Tantawanglo, applied to Council to have the gates removed which had…

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Q’beyan Municipal Band Annual Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 1

The annual meeting of the above was held last Wednesday night. The President, Mr. A. Armstrong, occupied the chair. His annual…

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Report by Municipal Engineer

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 4

The following report by the Engineer (Mr. J. M. Firth) was presented to the Municipal Council at its meeting last Thursday night:—…

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Municipal Council General Fund Expenditure

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 2

In a import presented to the last meeting of the Municipal Council, the Town Clerk (Mr. R. B. Smith) gave a summary of expenditure from the…

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Council Move on Dilapidated Sheds

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 3

Crookwell Shire Council is seeking legal advice as to whether orders can be issued instructing owners to demolish dilapidated sheds in the town…

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Landing Sheets Solved Council's Problem

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 1

This year's phenomenal rain and resultant sloppy conditions have held Mp work in many Shires, but not in Demondrille. The Council for that…

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Shire Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 3

The Yarrowlumla Shire Council met last Tuesday in the Shire council chambers, Queanbeyan. Members present were: Councillors…

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Report of Shire Health Inspector

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 4

The report of Yarrowlumla Shire Health Inspector (Mr. C. E. R. Meyer) presented at the meeting of the Coun on Tuesday included the following:…

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Good Neighbour Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon in the Parish Hall, from 3 p.m. to 5 p. m the Good Neighbour Council are having another Friendly Afternoon…

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Municipal Council

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 September 1952 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting last Thursday night, apologies were received from the Mayor (Ald. Spendelove) and Alderman Lloyd. The…

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Municipal Finances

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 September 1952 · page 4

At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Thursday night' the Town Clerk's financial statement showed a debit balance to the General Fund…

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Shire Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 2

The following report was submitted by Mr. J. Baker at last Shire meeting:— MAIN ROADS PROGRAMME…

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Shire Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 1

In a special report submitted to the last meeting of Tallaganda Shire Council, the Engineer (Mr. Baker) reminded members that the 1956…

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Big Grant for Tallaganda Shire Council

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 2

Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., has been advised by the Minister for Public Works as follows:— "I have pleasure in Informing you that I have approved…

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Road Grant For Yarrowlumla Shire

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 2

The Minister for Public Works, Mr. J. B. Renshaw, advises Mr. J. Seiffert, M.L.A., of a grant of £8,350 to the Yarrowlumla Shire Council for the…

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Municipal Council

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 2

The Municipal Council held its fortnightly meeting last Thursday night. The Mayor Ald. Spendelove, presided. All Aldermen attended,…

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Tallaganda Shire (Continued from Column 7)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 October 1952 · page 4

Saville would have to make application for a public gate, which would be advertised, calling for objections. It was decided to advise him to this…

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Shire Mail Bag Many Letters Dealt with

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 October 1952 · page 4

The following correspondence was dealt with at last meeting of Tallaganda Shire Council, at which were present Crs. Erie Byrne (President)…

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